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Montagnes du Jura, the El Dorado of cross-country skiing! A sport that adapts to all levels. What a joy to enjoy this silent glide that offers so many special moments in this snow-covered nature. You will definitely find the trail that suits you. There is even something to satisfy the most passionate skiers with the Great Jura Crossing (GTJ) from Meix Musy.
The 4 Seasons building houses the ticket offices, a refreshment bar, a picnic room, equipment rentals, and restrooms. From here, you can enjoy a vast area of the Franco-Swiss ridges, stretching from Chauffaud to Mont Chateleu, passing by Meix Lagor, without forgetting a short trip to Switzerland in the Brévine Valley.
On site: parking, reception point, first aid station, picnic room, equipment rental, play area, toboggan run, pedestrian track, toilets.
8 cross-country ski trails : 3 easy levels, 2 medium levels, 3 difficult levels. And a play area.
Main departure point for the Plateau de Maîche, with trails ranging from easy to longer and more difficult red trails.
On site: parking, reception point, equipment rental, catering, toboggan run, first aid station, snowshoes, ice rink, downhill skiing.
5 tracks in total: 1 easy level loop, 3 medium level trails, 1 difficult level loop.
At La Montée, on the heights of Damprichard, you can ski at night thanks to the 2,2 km floodlit trail. Also on site: 1 easy snowshoe trail.
4 tracks in total: 1 medium level loop, 2 medium level trails, 1 difficult level trail.
On the Russey plateau, several cross-country ski trails are now marked out.
Cross-country ski passes are on sale at Runnicycles or at the offices of the Russey community of communes.
4 tracks in total: 2 easy level trails and 2 medium level trails.
From the valleys, there are several possible routes, including one to reach Gilley and a connection with the Val de Vennes.
On site: equipment rental, reception point, play area, pedestrian path.
3 tracks in total: 1 easy loop, 1 medium loop, 1 difficult loop.
Possibility of reaching Gilley via the difficult loop. Connection with the Val de Vennes.
3 tracks cross-country skiing: 2 medium-level links to reach Combe Saint-Pierre, 1 difficult-level loop.
On the heights of Les Gras, ski just a stone's throw from Switzerland.
Cross-country ski passes are on sale at Panier Sympa in Les Gras.
1 connection 700m to access the red cross-country ski trail, “Le Chauffaud”.
Want to put on your skis? Find all the information below snow information, marked trails and practice locations cross-country skiing in Pays Horloger
This activity was tested by a passionate local. Here is what he had to say:
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Mathilde
The most beautiful cross-country skiing areaThe Gardot is the most beautiful cross-country skiing area! From Gardot, the possibilities are endless: go to Meix Lagor, then to Cernoniers, then to Chateleu... The bonus: cross into Switzerland on skis, in the pretty Brévine Valley
Find the maps of the hereJura Nordic Area with all the cross-country ski and snowshoe trails.
Which package should you choose? For the season, the week, the day, for the Jura Mountains, or a local ski resort. Find all the information you need here to know where to buy your package.
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